UN imposes strict arms ban on Iran

UN imposes strict arms ban on Iran The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to tighten sanctions against Iran, including measures imposing a strict ban on imports and exports of Iranian weapons.
   The sanctions, part of resolution 1747, also broaden the freeze on assets for Iran.
   The UN said the resolution reaffirms its commitment to uphold the call by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for Iran to cease its nuclear enrichment and reprocessing activities, and to ratify and implement the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Additional Protocol granting the IAEA access to its nuclear program information and sites.
   “Except for humanitarian or development aid, states and international financial institutions should not provide funds to Iran, according to the resolution,” the UN said in a statement. “All countries have 60 days to report to the Iran sanctions committee on steps they have taken to give effect to the resolution.”